Very low maintenance shrub that blooms profusely!
by tcfromky Aug 4, 2003 11:58 PM
Gift from cousin in Magnolia Springs, AL. This is the first good blooming season in 3 years. I recently moved the plant to a sunnier and dryer spot. I\\\'m guessing it\\\'s happy.
by SILady Aug 19, 2003 10:18 PM
Blooming on a small 2 year old plant. Many more buds on it too!!
by MOLLYBEE Aug 2, 2002 12:19 PM
Double Purple
by Crimson Sep 2, 2002 12:47 AM
by eloopj Sep 27, 2002 3:58 PM
One of my Althea's or Rose of Sharon when I lived in Alabama. I now have over 250 plants from the two parent trees. Hummingbirds come visit my yard every year, and this is the favorite plant! And the keep bringing all of their family and friends with them each year. What a pleasure!
by MichelleMartin Oct 23, 2002 11:32 PM
by eloopj Dec 18, 2002 11:03 AM
A 'standard' (tree form) blooming in July.
by jules_jewel Jul 17, 2003 1:32 PM
H. syriacus trained as a multi-branched tree, currently 7.5 feet high. Unique!
by Gardener4Fun Aug 14, 2003 2:43 PM
This 8 foot tall Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon) is growing in a neighbor's yard in Endwell, NY (picture used with permission). The trunk is at least 8" in diameter - unique and beautiful, especially when flowering!
by Gardener4Fun Aug 14, 2003 2:43 PM
Short plant blooming in early summer, Rio de Janeiro.
by Monocromatico Jan 29, 2004 11:08 PM
Very nice small tree, lots of blooms and seed pods. Germinated freely and grew pretty fast. Love it for small trees in a limited space.
by WillowWasp May 11, 2004 1:33 PM
buds of flowers before they open
by melody May 29, 2004 5:52 PM
In Sacramento, blooms from May through Aug
by Datgnat Jun 1, 2004 9:13 AM
Rose of Sharon flower
by ladyannne Aug 27, 2004 12:02 PM
Ripening seed pods start showing up in July/August here in West KY
by melody Aug 18, 2004 10:21 PM
Mature seed pod, split open and showing seeds.
by melody Aug 17, 2004 10:21 PM
the 1st bloom on 1 of 2 plants of these that i have....was worth the wait
by dahlia_lover Aug 22, 2004 9:06 AM
Rose of Sharon seeds and pods
by ladyannne Oct 25, 2004 8:37 AM
Ruby Throated Rose Of Sharon
by tuffymouse Aug 2, 2005 10:30 PM
by Kim_M Aug 20, 2005 8:48 AM
Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus.
by frostweed Feb 10, 2006 11:12 PM
Rose of Sharon thriving in our acidic, clay soil half under the canopy of several tall cedars in Portland, Oregon.
by JoieM May 26, 2006 11:22 PM
I live in Readyville, TN Blooming beautifully. My Rose of Sharon
by diggin_it Jul 29, 2006 9:48 PM
I love these plants! This is one of my white varieties.
by Jaimee Aug 27, 2006 10:36 PM
Rose of Sharon (Althea) - this variety blooms summer until frost in Kentucky
by Sherlock221 Oct 10, 2006 11:31 PM
Rose of Sharon (Althea)
by Sherlock221 Oct 10, 2006 11:34 PM
Double Althea - Rose of Sharon
by Sherlock221 Oct 9, 2006 10:55 PM
Rose of Sharon (Althea) - this variety is still in bloom in October in Kentucky! It's an enormous bush.
by Sherlock221 Oct 10, 2006 11:32 PM
Nothing like coming home from work and these saying " Welcome Home"
by flowerdave Sep 17, 2007 2:42 AM
The first flower of my blue hibiscus syriacus - taken on August 8th, 2007
by goofybulb Oct 12, 2007 11:31 AM
Close view of a double white Rose of Sharon
by creekwalker Oct 28, 2007 12:49 AM
seedling of Hibiscus syriacus
by distantkin Feb 27, 2008 8:34 PM
This is a Rose of Sharon shrub that is growing in a very shady area.
by rayoflight06 Jul 3, 2008 1:32 AM
We have these around border of our yard. Bloom wonderfully!
by Darmananda Aug 5, 2008 11:20 PM
Closer look at this "WINDMILL." (^_^)
by Darmananda Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM
I am NOT a fan (the electronic device that blows air by turning around)! (*_*)
by Darmananda Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM
I am delicious as a bird food too!
by Darmananda Aug 5, 2008 11:20 PM
I love my not-so-expensive digital camera's zooming ability, don't you? Yes, it is Panasonic Lumix.
by Darmananda Aug 5, 2008 11:20 PM
Hibiscus syriacus in winter, Toronto, 2009.
by RosemaryA Jan 31, 2009 6:07 AM
This is a recently planted althea bush with several open flowers and many blooms in waiting.
by MrE Jun 18, 2009 6:05 PM
Althea, Rose of Sharon - planted in full sun
by MrE Jun 18, 2009 6:05 PM
Rose of Sharon in my garden in Churchill, Victoria, Australia, April 2006
by kennedyh Jun 26, 2009 8:35 PM
I believe this is a Blue Satin.
by Nepe Jun 28, 2009 7:52 PM
Pink, lavender, and blue Rose of Sharon flowers are lovely, but white ones are outstanding!
by RebeccaLynn Jun 9, 2010 3:29 AM
Tree form of Rose of Sharon needed support for for its slender trunk.
by RebeccaLynn Jun 17, 2010 10:00 PM
Rose of Sharon tree is at its loveliest on on a sunny summer morning. Who could give this beautiful plant a negative rating?
by RebeccaLynn Jun 19, 2010 11:07 PM
Hibiscus syriacus - Althea (Rose of Sharon )
by 01_William Aug 4, 2010 5:27 PM
...came with my home, in the backyard... at first, I thought it was some kind of flowering tree... blooms a lot so I guess it likes the shady spot it's in... a real beauty!
by DaBrooklynBloom Aug 30, 2010 5:23 AM
All white blooms; no colour in the "eye"
by LazLo Sep 29, 2010 10:42 AM
by LazLo Sep 29, 2010 10:42 AM
by LazLo Sep 29, 2010 10:42 AM
I have had this plant/tree for 17 years. It is a wonderful and beautiful addition to my yard.
by MotherEarthFla Dec 26, 2011 5:36 PM
17 years and it is still the talk of everyone that see it.
by MotherEarthFla Dec 26, 2011 5:38 PM
Fresh growth after being stunted by a massive aphid infestation last year. Sofia, Bulgaria, 2300 feet AMSL. Zone 6b
by purplesun May 14, 2012 6:29 AM
Don't know the variety, usually has a bluish blush. Almost always in flower and totally Non-Invasive...no seedlings or suckers.
by atisch May 14, 2012 10:02 PM
Krapets, Bulgaria. Zone 8a, sea level.
by purplesun Aug 5, 2013 6:37 AM
Krapets, Bulgaria. Zone 8a, sea level.
by purplesun Aug 5, 2013 8:29 PM
Krapets, Bulgaria. Zone 8a, sea level.
by purplesun Aug 5, 2013 8:29 PM
Looking up at an Althea flower on my forty plus year old plant on 4 September 2013.
by marsrover Sep 5, 2013 12:24 PM
A hedge of Althea is pure delight.
by RebeccaLynn Aug 8, 2017 5:55 PM
Greece. Photo courtesy of, copyright of Jim Bishop, a San Diego, California Landscape Designer.
by Kell Mar 28, 2018 9:31 AM
